UWA Albany Campus

31/05/2026

🎉 Long weekend incoming!

Please note that UWA Albany will be closed on Monday 1st June due to the public holiday.

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, stays safe, and takes the opportunity to relax and recharge before the busy weeks ahead. 😊

29/05/2026

✨ Congratulations to everyone involved in the launch of A Gift of Truth Telling: Notes on the Bicentenary of Albany, edited by Harry Freemantle and Malcolm Traill.

The launch event tonight has officially sold out, highlighting the strong community interest in reflecting on Albany’s bicentenary through truth-telling, history and conversation.

Published by the Centre for Western Australian History at The University of Western Australia, the book forms Volume 38 of the Studies in Western Australian History series and coincides with the broader Gift of Truth Telling community and lecture series being held throughout 2026 at the UWA Albany campus.

If you would still like to join the event, online streaming via Teams is available.
Please contact [email protected] for the link.

Copies of the book are available for purchase from Paperbark Merchants.

26/05/2026

🤝 This year, UWA Albany is proud to acknowledge and support National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2026.

NRW is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to consider how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia.

At UWA Albany, we are committed to listening, learning and walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through respect, truth-telling and shared responsibility.

22/05/2026

What a beautiful morning in Albany for our Crawley Optometry students ☀️

This morning, Shandell and Jasmine facilitated a Cultural Orientation out on Country.

It was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with Country, culture and community while learning more about the local region and Aboriginal perspectives.

14/05/2026

🌿 Students in the Aboriginal Voices unit, led by Shandell Cummings, recently took part in a series of hands-on cultural learning experiences focused on Aboriginal resilience, sustainability and traditional knowledge.

Field trips included visits to the Oyster Harbour fish traps and Upper Kalgan, where students learnt about traditional fishing practices, local history and archaeology. Students also explored bush foods and medicines with Jessikah Woods from Awesome Aboriginals, and joined Larry Blight from Kurrah Mia for a hands-on traditional toolmaking session.

What exciting classes to be part of at UWA Albany! These experiences gave students a valuable opportunity to connect with local culture, history and knowledge on Country.

13/05/2026

🌿 Reminder to join us for the next instalment of The Gift of Truth Telling Lecture Series TOMORROW (Thursday 14 May)

This powerful conversation will explore cross-cultural efforts to save species on the brink of extinction, featuring Merningar Elder Dr Lynette Knapp, Merningar Yorga Shandell Cummings, and ecologist Dr Sarah Comer.

Don’t miss this important discussion on truth-telling, knowledge-sharing and caring for Country.

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-gift-of-truth-telling-lecture-series-tickets-1984950250633?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/05/2026

✨ Congratulations to our UWA Albany students who recently showcased their experiences and reflections from their Semester 1, 2026 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements. It was inspiring to hear about the skills they developed, the industry knowledge they gained, and the impact these real-world experiences have had on their learning journey.

We’re excited to continue supporting our students who are undertaking WIL placements over the winter break and into Semester 2, 2026!

08/05/2026

Yesterday, we were proud to host the 2026 launch of UWA’s Career Mentor Link Program at our breakfast event at UWA Albany. It was a fantastic morning celebrating community, collaboration, and supporting future talent.

A big thank you to Andy Chung from ESG Matters Australia and founder of ReasonQ, who travelled all the way from Japan to join us in person and support this year’s program.

We’re also incredibly grateful to our volunteer mentors for generously sharing their time, knowledge, and experience to help guide UWA students on their career journeys. Here’s to a year of growth, learning, and opportunity! 🌟

07/05/2026

Hot off the press! 🐋

Congratulations to UWA Albany student Katy Fannei and the research team on the publication of their new study in Marine Mammal Science, highlighting the importance of southern Western Australia as a key nursery habitat for endangered Southern Right Whales.

Using aerial surveys conducted between 2021–2024, the team recorded nearly 6,000 whale sightings along 450km of coastline, with mother–calf pairs making up around 72% of sightings.

A fantastic achievement and an important contribution to whale conservation research. 👏

Read the study here:

Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) are listed as Endangered in Australia due to past commercial exploitation. Currently, they are experiencing contemporary declines in population growth rate...

04/05/2026

🎓 Thinking about studying at university? Come and explore your options at our upcoming UWA Albany Open Night!

Join us on campus after dark for a short presentation about study pathways in Albany and beyond, then chat with our friendly student engagement staff and academics about courses, university life and your future options.

📅 Thursday 7 May 2026
🕠 5.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 UWA Albany Campus
35 Stirling Terrace, Albany

If you’d like to attend, RSVP via:
[email protected]